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Subject: Crystals & Rhinestones Author: Anonymous [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:46:26 03/11/01 Sun [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Attaching to cotton/lycra blend fabrics Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 16:49:32 03/11/01 Sun Since I don't even sew, I'm pretty clueless as to the best way to do this. See, I'm making decorated T-shirts for my dance school and I found out the hard way that sequins lose their color even when you gently hand-wash them! They were applied with tacky glue and can be pulled off easily. I'd like to replace them with rhinestones and since I'm using acrylic (I know they are of lesser quality, but they're cheaper and easily available; these are only T-shirts, remember) I wondered would they hold better if I used a glue gun instead of a tacky glue? Or is this a bad idea and should I invest in crystal and the rhinestone gun? Replies: -“Aleen's” has a rhinestone glue that is washable. I bought it for dresses, but it cannot be dry-cleaned. I have been told that it holds up well in the wash. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Crystal quality Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 13:34:48 03/14/01 Wed The cheaper crystals are fine on the dresses until you have them cleaned, then they fog up. You can always change out the crystals depending on how you attach them. Delta has a good drycleanable jewel glue or you can use the metal prongs. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Austrian Crystal Supplier Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 13:44:10 03/15/01 Thu Can anybody tell me where to order Austrian crystals - fast ! ?? Replies: Call "The Rhinestone Guy" @ 1-888-594-7999. He sends them Priority Mail -- I just ordered 9 gross from them yesterday! You can also view the online catalog at http://www.rhinestoneguy.com/rgcatalog4_99.htm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: How Many to Order & Where Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 14:32:57 03/15/01 Thu I've a couple of questions: 1. how many crystals do you typically put on a novice dress (for a teenager)? I'm wanting to order them and want to get enough. Where do you place them? Are there any rules for placement? We're using Seven Gates design # 97 BTW. 2. what is an economical source for dry-cleanable crystals? (U.S. or Canada) Are sew-on ones best? Replies: I usually use about 1 gross of size 30 or 34 on an average dress. I glue them on, The metal prongs seem to catch on everything, no matter hoe tight you get them. I buy them downtown LA at Bohemian Crystal, they will mail order. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Suppliers Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 13:01:58 09/20/01 Thu Could anyone tell me where I can order Austrian crystals to glue onto my daughter's solo dress? -In Canada, you can get crystals at E.H. Ashley. Phone 905-206-0073 for a sample and price list. They are in the Toronto area. -I bought some for my daughter's dress at Wolff-Fording Co. in Needham, MA. It is a shop that caters to dancers and costumers and has quite a selection of crystals, as well as interesting fabrics. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Glue Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 20:43:21 03/15/01 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Delta glue source Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 20:46:08 03/15/01 Thu Where did you find the jewel glue by Delta? The local fabric store didn't have any. Replies: -Pat at Irish Threads carries the glue, give her a call. -Where are you located? Here in Western Canada I found the Jewel Glue by Delta at Crafts Canada. So, I'd suggest a craft/hobby shop - maybe a chain, wherever you are. I tested it at the dry cleaners and it survived! Be sure the glue comes up around the "shoulders" of your crystals. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: What type of Glue to use Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 13:07:01 03/15/02 Fri How do you put rhinestones on a dress that is already done? Replies: -I use 'Delta' dry-cleanable jewel glue, purchased from Irish Threads to glue on rhinestones. It works very well and I haven't had any problems with crystals coming off! - I have found that E6000 works great on all dresses and holds well. I no longer use the pronged backs to adhere rhinestones. -- On another discussion board, a long-time user of E6000 said that after a couple of years, it turns dark yellow and discolored the fabric. She advised against using it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Sequins on a Strand Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 17:29:07 09/15/01 Sat I'm looking for holographic sequins sold by the metre. They need to be a single strand on an elastic thread.....local stores have them but on a regular thread, I need the strand to stretch. -You might try: www.cybertrims.com. They even have rhinestone trim on elastic. Good Luck! -Theatre House in Kentucky has them for .50 a yard, in 18 colors. Call them at 1-800-827-2414, and they'll send you a free catalog -- They've got lots of fun stuff! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Size Survey 11/04 Author: Anonymous [Edit] Date Posted: 08:43:06 11/08/04 Mon What size of rhinestones are most effective overall? votes percent 1. 16ss or less 3 6.38% 2. 20ss 10 21.28% 3. 30ss 19 40.43% 4. 34ss 11 23.40% 5. 40ss 3 6.38% 6. 42ss or larger 1 2.13% Total Votes: 47 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]